Job summary Permanent | Full-time We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Liaison Nurse to join our STAR team. You will provide intensive community treatment to young people in mental health crisis, conducting assessments, treatment planning, and clinical risk management. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to support service development. The STAR team provides assessments for young people in crisis, including those with self-harm or suicidal ideation, and offers follow-up care. We are expanding our home treatment services and offer a supportive MDT environment with excellent supervision and training. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you Main duties of the job Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include: Provide care to children and young people, including assisting with triaging, assessing, and managing mental health presentations. Plan tailored therapeutic programmes and work with multidisciplinary teams to implement and advise on treatment plans. Support Deliberate Self Harm response within a non-mental health setting Report safeguarding concerns following Trust procedures. Manage a caseload of patients requiring intensive community treatment and develop protocols with the team and external agencies. Offer advice and signpost patients to additional services Contribute to training and support for non-mental health colleagues. About us At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: Outstanding Patient Care Brilliant Place to work Leaders in Children's Health We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discountshelping you succeed at work and beyond. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 425-25-6933290 Job locations Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour. Diversity Statement At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.teamnhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs. LI-Onsite Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour. Diversity Statement At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.teamnhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs. LI-Onsite Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN / RN (Mental Health) Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Hold a Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or be prepared to complete this training Desirable Degree in relevant subject Experience Essential Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting Working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Working across agency boundaries Desirable Paediatric acute setting Auditing clinical standards Utilisation of research in practice Personal Attributes Essential Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge / Skills and an understanding of a range of psychological models of care and treatment Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Health and Safety An understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health conditions and associated patient needs An understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Self-Management and organisation Excellent communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written) liaison, negotiation and influencing Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise activities Interpret complex clinical information from a variety of sources and make clear and prompt clinical decisions. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Use multimedia materials for presentations and training. Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle Desirable Paediatric acute clinical environment Current Nursing / Health Issues Research and development methodology. Conflict resolution Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN / RN (Mental Health) Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Hold a Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or be prepared to complete this training Desirable Degree in relevant subject Experience Essential Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting Working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Working across agency boundaries Desirable Paediatric acute setting Auditing clinical standards Utilisation of research in practice Personal Attributes Essential Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge / Skills and an understanding of a range of psychological models of care and treatment Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Health and Safety An understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health conditions and associated patient needs An understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Self-Management and organisation Excellent communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written) liaison, negotiation and influencing Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise activities Interpret complex clinical information from a variety of sources and make clear and prompt clinical decisions. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Use multimedia materials for presentations and training. Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle Desirable Paediatric acute clinical environment Current Nursing / Health Issues Research and development methodology. Conflict resolution Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH Employer's website https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)